So, I’m pondering shutters. Making some, that is. They’d be painted, more than likely, so the wood wouldn’t have to be gorgeous, but I’d still like something durable that will stand up to Nebraska summers and winters for a while anyway.
Any suggestions? Alternately, I was thinking about using Ipe and just staining the things, but the stuff is so bloody dense I’m afraid I’d need lag bolts to keep the shutters on the house!
Possibles, besides Ipe:
Cypress
Cedar
White Oak
Mahogany
Comments? Suggestions?
Much obliged…
Jason
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Seems like the durability issue would be more a function of your choice of paint/finish-
If your looking for something that will last forever and be paint grade, look at Azek pvc boards. That takes paint exceptionally well and will never rot.
I have used some pvc boards.. Not sure of the brand I used... At least I think is was pcv
Maybe the Azek is OK...
The PVC wants to warp in the SUN!.. Well, after a while.. Not pretty!
Use cedar but back prime all of it than it should last 50 or more years. Also cheaper than the other woods you mentioned.
Agree. Cedar (western red or northern white) is aces for this. Strength is not particularly important here, but durability is. I agree with back priming. I would also favor an oil based primer, and then either an oil based or latex based paint.Glaucon
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